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Helmand Kabab House

3.9 (17 reviews)
Closed • 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

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This biryani was basic, but delicious and satisfying. Although it's not a high bar, this is still probably the best biryani in the city.
Patrick E.

Guelph isn't exactly well known for it's ethnic food. Since moving here from Toronto, I've noticed a depressing lack of south asian and middle eastern food (two of my fav cuisines). I checked out this place with some coworkers on a whim, not expecting much due to my general experiene of ethnic food in Guelph (or lack thereof). I was SUPER excited when I heard the owner tell someone that the daily special today was Biryani. I grew up eating Biryani in Scarborough and it's a comfort food of mine. Not to mention it's (supposed to be) cheap, filling, and super flavourful when done right. My only other experience with Biryani in Guelph was from Diwa, and it was terrible. The Biryani was way overpriced, especially considering it was mostly flavourless. Helmand Kabab only serves Biryani on Wednesdays, because it isn't traditionally an Afghani dish. It's the owner's wife's recipe, and they make it once a week as a special. The biryani was much better than I expected. Granted, it was a more basic version of the dish, but it was definitely delicious enough to make me want to finish it in one sitting; there's definitely enough food for two meals. The price was reasonable ($10), the meal was satisfying, and the owner was extremely kind and helpful. I only give it four stars because my experience is limited to the biryani. But the biryani carries the weight of those 4 stars wonderfully. I would not be shy about saying this is definitely the best biryani available in the city!

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Took too long to get a lamb kabob so tough that I couldn't eat it. Plus, there was no gas at the gas station!?!!

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last night I came into order food and two Indian woman workers were very disrespectful to me while taking my order

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4.3(17 reviews)
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This is by far the best fast food I've ever had! It's shwarma-esq and north indian-esq and east…read moreafrican-esq, but it's definitely amazing! I had the samosa and Channa(chickpeas), the samosa was made fresh, fried up right in front of me, filling was soft and fluffy with sliced potatoes- not the gross mash that has become standard fare for samosas. And the wrap was a perfect balance of crispy and chewy- none of that search where the filling ends and the wrap begins. The chickpeas, I've never had them like this before. Don't know what's in it, but I feel there might be some kind of marination magic. My friends had the beef shwarama and chicken shawarma. It was a true shaved beef shwarama like you get in the East and full of flavour. The chicken is finely balanced in unique blend of spices, flavourful but not overwhelming. The owners are wonderful people, proud Guelphites, and doing justice to the community they serve. Strike up a conversation and they'll be sure to point out great spots to visit, and things to do! And don't worry about your wallet, prices are between $8-10, so even if all you can find is change in your car or bag, you'll still be able to get a great meal out of it! We'll be regulars here whenever were driving nearby. Even a 1 hour detour is worth the visit. I guarantee you'll not find a place this unique, food this wonderful, and owners so proud of their city, and prices so affordable!

The only thing common with the name Shawarma was the Arabic Pita Bread otherwise it was tandoori…read morechicken salad disguised as Shawarma. Bit expense but big sandwich. Tried once but never again.

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Stopped in here for lunch today with my wife and daughter and ordered a Donair pita, small…read morepepperoni pizza and zaatar manakeesh. Everything came piping hot and was fantastic. Donair was wrapped in two pieces of paper so I could remove one and not drop delicious sauce everywhere while I ate. Pizza dough was soft, tomato sauce not too sweet and mozzarella not skimpy. My daughter ate 3 pieces and I happily ate the rest. Manakeesh was full of the expected olive oil, spices and sesame seeds and was everything you love about Mississauga or Toronto manakeesh, but in Guelph. The local Guelph owner came out and chatted with us for a few minutes to see how we were enjoying everything. No parking here, but easy to get to from downtown, the Metalworks or the Ward. Highly recommend!

The food was excellent. We ordered a large takeout and everyone thoroughly enjoyed their meals. We…read moreordered a bit of everything from the menu. The food is flavourful and the portions are great. I was early to pick up so I can't really comment on the wait time, but my food was ready within the 30 minute time I was given and was still warm after the drive home. This was my first time eating at this restaurant and I can honestly say, it did not disappoint. It was highly recommended. A great little restaurant with a big bang of flavour!!!!!

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Helmand Kabab House - afghani - Updated October 2026

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